0114 area code

Telephone code for Sheffield

UK area code 0114 is for the city of Sheffield and the surrounding area.

Areas using 0114 numbers include Aston Common, Attercliffe, Beauchief, Bradfield, Broomhill, Ecclesfield, Greenhill, High Green, Holmesfield, Intake, Meadowhall, Mosborough, Oughtibridge, Ranmoor, Sharrow, Stocksbridge, Wadsley Bridge, Woodhouse and Woodseats.

Number Format

Local telephone numbers are 7 digits long. An 0114 number should be displayed in the format: (0114) xxx xxxx.

Phone number formatting examples:
Wrong: 01142 726444 (01142) 726444 0114 2 726444	Right: (0114) 272 6444 0114 2726444 0114 272 6444

For overseas callers, use the style: +44 114 xxx xxxx

Displaying 0114 numbers in the correct format makes them easier to remember and dial correctly. [Reasons why...]

Recent History

The 0114 area code has existed since April 1995. As of 2011, all standard local numbers begin 2, 3 or 4.

1994	The area code for Sheffield is 0742. Example: (0742) 234567
1995	0742 code replaced by 0114. Old six-digit local numbers prefixed with '2' to become seven digits long. Example: (0114) 2234567
2004	Local numbers beginning with '3' made available.
2010	Local numbers beginning with '4' made available.

Links

• 0114 on Wikipedia - coverage details and history
• How to write a UK phone number
• More about '01142', '01143' and '01144' numbers